How many low income apartments are in Canton, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Canton with approximately 249 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Canton?

Tenant-paid rents in Canton's assisted buildings typically range from about $368 to $426 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Canton?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Canton?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for St. Lawrence County: about $816/mo for one-bedroom and $1,071/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Canton, NY

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Canton with roughly 249 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $368 to $426 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

249

subsidized units

$397

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Canton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Diane P. Burns Public Housing	93	$393	2 mo
Chas. Smithers - Law Lane Public Housing	76	$426	3 mo
Canton Grasse River Apts PB Section 8	50	$368	—
Canton LIHTC	30	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Canton (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Canton Grasse River Apts PB Section 8	50	$368	—

Public housing developments in Canton

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Diane P. Burns Public Housing	93	$393	2 mo
Chas. Smithers - Law Lane Public Housing	76	$426	3 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Canton

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Canton LIHTC	30	—	—

Voucher rent limits: St. Lawrence County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Lawrence County: studio $742, 1-BR $816, 2-BR $1,071, 3-BR $1,284, 4-BR $1,418.

Full FMR table for St. Lawrence County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Canton

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.